Binh dinh

Fine art: People look at paintings by artists in southern central and Central Highlands provinces. — VNS Photo Phuoc Buu
BINH DINH (VNS)— Art made in traditional handicraft villages in the southern Central and Central Highlands regions, as well as Champa sculpture, should be preserved and publicised, according to Tran Khanh Chuong, chairman of the Viet Nam Fine Art Association. At a recent symposium in Binh Dinh Province attended by 150 artists and art critics, Chuong encouraged artists in the region to draw inspiration from traditional culture. "Each region has a unique cultural identity and traditions, reflected in their fine art products. But this region has not engaged in enough promotion," the artist said. In contrast to Binh Dinh Province, he added, other regions had been holding such symposia for years – helping their regional fine art associations identify ways to develop the sector. Along the sidelines of the room, paintings by local artists were on … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh holds symposium to promote local art traditions

Binh Dinh Province, the land of martial arts and literature and the homeland of plain-cloths hero Quang Trung (also known as Nguyen Hue) who was the preeminent leader of the Tay Son upspring movement in the late 18thcentury and the early 19th century, is stirring up a lot of interest because of its great tourism potential in the southern area of the Central region of Vietnam.
The land of martial arts
One of the most prominent imprints of the land is the system of heritage sites of the Tay Son Dynasty in the 18th century established by three brothers, Nguyen Nhac, Nguyen Hue and Nguyen Lu who were considered "Tay Son tam kiet" (lit. the three greatest leaders of Tay Son). The resounding feats of arms as well as military careers of the three brothers, particularly King Quang Trung during the process of establishing the Tay Son insurgent troops, training them and victories over the invaders created a glorious legacy for this sacred land.
A corner of the coastal city of Quy … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh – The Land of Martial Arts

Seven records have been set during the 2008 Tay Son-Binh Dinh Festival, which concluded in the south-central province of Binh Dinh on August 3. The organizing board presented awards to record holders of the largest martial arts festival, the largest number of martial arts programmes, the largest stage, the largest show of Tuong (classical drama) masks, the largest drum performance, the largest coconut-coated pancake and the largest pancake oven. The closing ceremony was highlighted by a special performance of drums and a photo exhibition of the inauguration of Thi Nai bridge, which is Vietnam’s longest bridge crossing the sea. It was also adorned with almost 200 masks from characters in famed traditional Tuong (classical drama) plays. More than 1,000 Vietnamese artists joined art troupes from Laos and the Republic of Korea in performances at the ceremony. During the past ten days, people in Binh Dinh province have enjoyed a range of special cultural and sporting events. … [Read more...] about New records set at Tay Son-Binh Dinh Festival

The central province of Binh Dinh entices nature lovers with its diversity of coastline, mountains, rivers, swamps, lakes, islands, fields, countryside villages and traditional festivals.
The province is nationally known for producing talented martial artists and as the birthplace of national hero Quang Trung Nguyen Hue. Thi Nai Lagoon is the largest lagoon in Binh Dinh at more than10 kilometers long and 4 kilometers wide and is a source of delicious seafood. On a small island in the lagoon is a small temple which was built by the villagers to worship the Water God. East of the lagoon, Phuong Mai Peninsula guards Quy Nhon City. North of the peninsula are beautiful beaches reaching to Phu Cat District. Ham Ho Tourist Area is a 3-kilometer stretch of river that winds through the forest and is especially popular with fish who love to gather here during flood season. Thanh Mountain stands like a moss covered city wall. Hoi Van Hot Spring in Cat Trinh, Phu Cat District is a traditional … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh Province an exciting discovery for tourists

An exciting meeting of art between the two provinces of Phu Yen and Binh Dinh on the 61st anniversary of Vietnam Art Day (December 10th, 1951 - December 10th, 2012) is organized at the headquarter of Phu Yen art and literature association (15 Doc Lap street, Tuy Hoa city). 83 works by artists, painters, sculptors of Phu Yen and Binh Dinh provinces are on display.
Source: Phu Yen NewspaperTranslated by HAI LOAN … [Read more...] about The art meeting between Phu Yen and Binh Dinh

Tay Son-Binh Dinh festival ready By Nguyen Hoang in Danang The central province of Binh Dinh is trying to finish construction works such as Quang Trung Museum, Temple of Admiral Bui Thi Xuan, and Thap Doi (twin tower) Park for the forthcoming Tay Son-Binh Dinh festival in the next few days. One of the key works is an artistic fountain on 28,600 square meters on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street where culinary and craft village exhibitions will take place. The fountain is being tested. Others like the Information or Labor Cultural House, Xuan Dieu Street, and Han Mac Tu poet’s tombstone in the Ghenh Rang tourist park are almost finished. Van Trong Hung, director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, said that they had completed over 90% of preparations for seating, sound and lighting systems. A preview is scheduled for Friday evening. The festival celebrates the 235th anniversary of the defeat of Quy Nhon citadel and the beginning of the Tay Son dynasty. Festive … [Read more...] about Tay Son-Binh Dinh festival ready

Vietnam's first Forest Products Festival will take place in the city of Quy Nhon and other localities in the central province of Binh Dinh from March 26-28.
The event, themed Vietnam Forest Products - Integration and sustainable development, will include an exhibition of wooden decorations and other products displayed in more than 600 booths by 150 domestic and foreign companies.
The festival will also include a workshop on forest product processing and sustainable forest management, a food fest, and a concert, as well as a seminar on Vietnamese music.
According to the organizer, the ministry of agriculture and rural development, there are more than 2,500 enterprises specializing in wood processing in Vietnam. The nation's wooden products are exported to 120 countries and territories with export turnover in 2010 reaching US$3.4 billion. … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh to host first forest products festival

The fourth International Vietnamese Martial Arts Festival officially kicked off in the central province of Binh Dinh on August 1.
The opening ceremony was attended by many party and state leaders, representatives from sectors and localities across the country and thousands of domestic and foreign tourists.
Participating in the event, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the provincial People's Committee, are 725 martial arts masters , instructors and athletes of 69 martial arts delegations from 27 countries and territories across the world.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan said Vietnam 's traditional martial arts always keep abreast with the country in the national defence and construction, contributing to developing the sporting tradition and the intangible culture of the nation.
He expressed his hope that this year's event will contribute to preserving and promoting unique values of … [Read more...] about Int’l martial arts festival opens in Binh Dinh

The 'International Traditional Martial Arts Festival 2012' will be held in Quy Nhon City in the central province of Binh Dinh from August 1-4.
The festival will attract more than 900 martial artists from 26 foreign countries and territories across the world.
The festival will feature many martial arts performances of Vietnamese and foreign artists, folk games and an exhibition of martial arts weapons and martial arts costumes.
One of the highlights of the festival will be a martial arts beauty contest for female martial artists and a boat racing event on Thi Nai lagoon.
The central province of Binh Dinh is well-known as the birthplace of many of the country's martial arts techniques. The festival is a good chance to promote traditional martial arts of the region. … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh to host Int’l Traditional Martial Arts Festival 2012

PANO - 600 artists and athletes from six groups gathered in Son Tay District, Binh Dinh Province to attend the 10
th Cultural and Sports Festival for Mountainous Ethnic Minorities.
The festival took place from April 24 th to 26 th.
During three days of the festival, participants competed in various competitions including art performances, beauty contests, and traditional sports. They also conducted programs about their ethnic traditions and exhibited working tools to visitors.
Translated by Ngoc Hung … [Read more...] about Ethic minorities hold festival Binh Dinh